Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears
The headline, as it mutated - 5 wordings
- 26 Oct, 04:49Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears1 outlet
- 26 Oct, 07:04'Master manipulator' staged death on mower, jury told3 outlets
- 27 Oct, 06:37Romantic getaway days before wife's death, jury hears5 outlets
- 29 Oct, 05:56'I think she's OK': murder accused's triple-zero call5 outlets
- 29 Oct, 05:56Murder accused 'kissed, held, spoke to' wife's body3 outlets
- and 8 one-off wordings
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1 report left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place
How it spread - 13 original reports, 12 reprints
Mon, 26 October 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:49first to report
The Supreme Court in Brisbane hears Robert John Crawford was a "master manipulator", "adulterer and philanderer" before allegedly murdering his wife Frances Crawford at their Queensland home in 2024.
- The Guardian World05:28
Robert John Crawford on trial after wife found near ride-on lawnmower on their Toowoomba property Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former RAAF pilot was a “love rat” and “master manipulator” who staged his wife’s death to make it appear like an accident, a jury has heard. Robert John Crawford, 49, pleaded not guilty on Monday to murdering his wife, Frances Elizabeth Crawford, at Upper Lockyer on 29 July 2024. Continue reading...
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au07:04
A former pilot is accused of staging his wife's death in a ride-on mower rollover, but the defence...
2 reprints
- cessnockadvertiser.com.au26 Oct, 07:04their copy
- centralwesterndaily.com.au26 Oct, 10:15their copy
Tue, 27 October 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)05:36
The trial of Robert Crawford, who is accused of murdering his wife Frances Crawford, has heard he took steps to acquire her estate weeks after her death.
- katherinetimes.com.au06:37
A couple's attempt to repair a failing marriage ended in recriminations the night before a woman was found...
4 reprints
- inverelltimes.com.au27 Oct, 06:37their copy
- cootamundraherald.com.au27 Oct, 06:37their copy
- blayneychronicle.com.au27 Oct, 06:37their copy
- lithgowmercury.com.au27 Oct, 06:37their copy
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- juneesoutherncross.com.au07:24
Details about a marriage in tatters, multiple mistresses and a mower have emerged in a murder trial of...
Thu, 29 October 2026
4 reports- smh.com.au03:07
An RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife told emergency services he had “no idea” how long she had been outside unconscious, and that he “thought she was watching Netflix”.
- ABC News (Australia)03:47
Robert John Crawford is on trial in Brisbane, accused of murdering 49-year-old Frances Crawford in July 2024.
- queanbeyanage.com.au05:56
A man accused of murdering his wife could he heard crying and apparently performing chest compressions during a...
4 reprints
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
- inverelltimes.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
- macleayargus.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
- narrominenewsonline.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
- nvi.com.au05:56
A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found...
2 reprints
- easternriverinachronicle.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
- yasstribune.com.au29 Oct, 05:56their copy
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)19:56
Robert Crawford has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 49-year-old Frances Crawford in July 2024.
Thu, 5 November 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)08:00
Frances Crawford who was allegedly killed by her husband wanted him to leave the RAAF, court hears.
Fri, 6 November 2026
1 report- theage.com.au01:42
The jury in the trial of accused killer Robert Crawford has been shown images including a laceration caused “either by an object hitting her head, or her head hitting something”, according to a forensic pathologist.